He told the Manchester Evening News he was was "left stunned" after witnessing drivers attempting to avoid the traffic which had been caused by a serious crash involving an overturned trailer containing a number of live cows.

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One woman was arrested at the scene for drink driving. When she was taken into custody she blew 155mg into the breathaliser (the legal limit is 35).

Thankfully, the quick-thinking bus driver spotted what was about to happen and managed to reduce the impact - but some passengers did suffer minor injuries.

On Tuesday, October 16 the driver was disqualified from driving for three years, ordered to carry out 220 hours of community service and was required to attend a 14-day alcohol impaired drivers course.